Ben Steele Middle School vs Big Sky Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Steele Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students
Big Sky Elementary
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
| Measure | Ben Steele Middle School Billings, Montana | Big Sky Elementary Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 102 | #202 of 267 |
| National rank | #6362 of 15,369 | #34567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 740 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Steele Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 36.1).
- •Ben Steele Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Ben Steele Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Ben Steele Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 59.2%).
- •Big Sky Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.5).
- •Ben Steele Middle School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 373.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ben Steele Middle School better than Big Sky Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Steele Middle School ranks higher (55.9 vs 36.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ben Steele Middle School and Big Sky Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Steele Middle School: 740. Big Sky Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Steele Middle School and Big Sky Elementary rank in Montana?
Ben Steele Middle School is 38th of 102 and Big Sky Elementary is 202nd of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).